How Does United Way Make a Difference?
Last year, more than $11 million was raised to support community needs and to invest in high performing, high priority programs. United Way of Berks County funds to more than 80 programs at 35 agency partners; helps kids become better readers through the Ready.Set.READ! initiative; offers grants to a wide variety of organizations; provides initiatives like the Volunteer Center, 211 and FamilyWize; and serves as a community convener, bringing together people and organizations around community needs.
Justice and Equity
This is a time of need.
Legends of Leadership
Challenge Match supporting Leadership Giving
Berks COVID-19 Response Fund
Help us support local nonprofit organizations serving our most vulnerable neighbors. The impact of all individual gifts will be doubled by Dena and Vic Hammel.
Video Gallery
See how your support makes a difference
Berks COVID Response Grants
Local nonprofit organizations are invited to apply for grants for immediate needs related to the COVID-19 crisis.
Berks COVID Response Updates
Visit our Berks COVID-19 Response Fund Updates page to see the total raised to date, the list of donors and the organizations that have been approved to receive grants.
Annual Report
United Way of Berks County’s Annual Report shows how you’ve made a difference in the lives of people like Emily and Jeffry.
Focusing on Issues That Matter
United Way creates lasting change in the areas of Education, Health, Financial Stability and Safety Net Services.
Ready.Set.READ!
Helping children from birth to third grade develop the critical reading skills that will help them achieve future success.
FamilyWize
If you need help paying for prescriptions not covered by insurance, download the FamilyWize prescription discount card.
Collection Drives
Some agencies and organizations are experiencing immediate needs as a result of the current crisis.
Great Things Happen When We Live United
The last few months have challenged our community. As unemployment rose, individuals and families needed help, often for the first time. United Way, its partners and other community organizations immediately shifted to meet these growing needs, providing assistance with food, volunteers, safety equipment and more. Learn about these efforts and some of the people receiving help.
NEED HELP?
When you need help, you don’t have to search for it on your own. Dial 211 and, with just a few questions, the 211 information and referral specialists will connect you with the help you need. From housing and utilities to health care and even volunteer opportunities, 211 can help. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Get Connected. Get Help
CONTACT US
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